![]() Like many uplifting family movies, Powder was hard to find. Powder's appearance seemed even Chaplin-like at times, emoting with the slightest variances in expressions like a mime. There are strong moments of absolute emotional power, beauty, and humanity as Powder tries to fit in amongst the local people, but ends up teaching them lessons about humanity instead. The movie can be classified in a number of ways: uplifting drama, family picture, and horror. The actors are all quite good: Mary Steenburgen as the woman that tries to help, Lance Henriksen as the local sheriff, Jeff Goldblum as the science teacher, and especially Sean Patrick Flanery as Powder. ![]() He is also the director of the recent horror film Jeepers Creepers. ![]() I have not seen any of Victor Salva's movies before until now. Reviewed by CitizenCaine 7 / 10 A Film Of Emotional Power, Beauty, And Humanity Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.-Robert B. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement.
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